OU Torah vs TheYeshiva
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OU Torah
Access a vast library of Jewish learning resources, including daily study programs and insightful lectures on Torah portions. Explore diverse topics from Jewish law to thought, with content from prominent speakers. Download lectures for offline review and create personal playlists.
- Daily learning programs (Daf Yomi, Nach Yomi)
- Lectures on weekly Torah portions
- Content on Jewish law, thought, and Bible
- Downloadable lectures for offline access
- Personalized playlist creation
- Content from prominent speakers
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It's like having a yeshiva in your pocket! The OU Torah app provides instant access to the world of Torah made available by the Orthodox Union on OUtorah.org (http://outorah.org/). With a single click, users can follow along with the OU’s many and varied daily learning programs, including Daf Yomi, Nach Yomi, Mishna Yomit, and Mishnah Brurah Yomi, as well as many insightful and thought-provoking shiurim on each week’s Torah portion. Delving deeper, users will discover many more noteworthy features, ranging from Nach (Bible) to Tefillah (prayer) and from Machshava (Jewish thought) to Halacha (Jewish law). Series on Mishlei, Yoreh Deah, Chovos HaLevavos, Shev Shmaysa, Sefer HaMitzvos, The 19 Letters, and Teshuvos Rebbe Akiva Eiger are just the start of the broad-reaching content the OU Torah app brings to you. Among the many prominent speakers and authors on OU Torah: Rabbi Shalom Rosner, Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb, Rabbi Moshe Elefant, Rav Avraham Chaim Feuer, Rav Chaim Ilson, Rav Aharon Kahn, Rabbi Jack Abramowitz, Rabbi Zvi Sobolofsky, Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir (The Jewish Ethicist), Mrs. Shira Smiles, Rabbi Immanuel Bernstein, and many, many more. The OU Torah app provides new ways to enjoy all your favorite series. You can read divrei Torah and listen to shiurim on your phone or mobile device; you can download content to review later; you can set up your own personal playlists to enjoy things as you like best.
TheYeshiva
Access a vast collection of Torah wisdom from Rabbi YY Jacobson. This app provides teachings in video, audio, and text formats, organized by category for easy navigation. Enjoy daily inspiration and offline access to save your favorite content.
- Teachings from Rabbi YY Jacobson
- Video, audio, and text formats
- Content organized by categories
- Daily and weekly inspiration
- Bookmark and offline access
- User-friendly interface
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Discover the depth, relevance, and inspiration of Torah with Rabbi YY Jacobson. TheYeshiva app offers an expansive library of Torah wisdom making profound teachings accessible to all. Key Features: - Teachings from Rabbi YY Jacobson – Engage with transformative Torah insights from one of today’s leading voices. - Multiple Formats – Watch, listen, or read—classes are available in video, audio, and text. - Organized Content – Easily navigate by categories, from Jewish holidays to personal growth. - Daily & Weekly Inspiration – Stay connected with fresh, meaningful content updates. - Bookmark & Offline Access – Save favorites and learn anytime, anywhere. - User-Friendly & Customizable – Adjust playback, follow series, and get notified of new classes. Join a global community exploring Torah’s timeless wisdom. Download TheYeshiva app today and elevate your learning with Rabbi YY Jacobson!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TheYeshiva at 5.0 against OU Torah's 3.0. TheYeshiva also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). OU Torah's advantage is ratings volume (31 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TheYeshiva holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OU Torah has 31 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
OU Torah ships an update every 3 months, TheYeshiva every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OU Torah | TheYeshiva |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (31 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 4.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 31 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Orthodox Union | Bais Gavriel |
Customer experience
OU Torah
TheYeshiva
In-app purchases
OU Torah
No in-app purchases
TheYeshiva
No in-app purchases









